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A9 WDY

2023 Volkswagen Golf

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,263 mi
Last recorded21,263 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Golf23,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 WDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 21,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 132,126 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 128,978 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 124,200 miles

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2022 116,473 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2022 116,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17w (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 107,676 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 107,676 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,245 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,912 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,795 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A9 WDY is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,915 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 WDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 3 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A9 WDY registered?

A9 WDY is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2023.

Is A9 WDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 WDY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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